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Copper Ball Valve for Water Lines from Japan

A hand-operated copper ball valve used to control water flow in residential plumbing pipes and tanks. It features a spherical disc to block or allow flow, classified under HTS 8481.90.10.00 as a part of copper for hand-operated valves.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Verify copper content exceeds 50% by weight with material test certificates to confirm classification

Include detailed blueprints or CAD files in documentation to prove hand-operated design

Avoid misclassification as finished valves by ensuring import as replacement parts only

Copper Ball Valve for Water Lines from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8481.90.10.00